Publication date: March 2021
Author: Tetra Tech International Development
Description: In Zambia, there is consensus that off-grid solar (OGS) solutions provide an untapped opportunity that can significantly contribute towards achieving the country’s electrification goals. An overall assessment revealed several gaps and limitations in awareness levels on the benefits of stand-alone solar (SAS) in the country. Furthermore, there were several identified challenges and barriers relating to the administration of solar energy solutions. These include, a perception of solar energy as an inferior source of electricity among some communities, lack of information on quality solar products, lack of information on how to use solar as an energy mix as well as general misapplication or misuse of solar energy systems.
